(a) To qualify for a license to practice as a radiologic technologist, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements in a manner acceptable to the department:

1. (1) file an application on a form prescribed by the department along with a nonrefundable license fee of $120;
2. (2) submit documentation that the applicant has successfully completed an education program in radiologic technology that is registered with the department, the State Education Department, or an accrediting organization approved by the department;
3. (3) submit evidence that the applicant has passed an examination administered by an accrediting organization approved by the department with a passing grade, as determined by the department;
4. (4) be at least 18 years of age; and

5. (5) be of good moral character. In accordance with Correction Law article 23-A, a person previously convicted of one or more criminal offenses shall not be found to lack good moral character based upon these conviction(s) unless:

   1. (i) there is a direct relationship between one or more of the previous criminal offenses and the duties required of the license; or
   2. (ii) licensing the applicant would involve an unreasonable risk to property or the safety or welfare of a specific individual or the general public. In determining these questions, the department will look at all the factors listed under Correction Law section 753.